# 1998 FORD TAURUS — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
> NHTSA complaint `305653` · 2001-07-30 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** TAURUS
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
- **Speed:** 25 mph
## Narrative
PROCEEDING DOWN THE STREET AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND THE TIRES LOCKED AND THE BRAKES FAILED.  COULD NOT STOP OR STEER, HIT A POLE.  *AK
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